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P183 CEG

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,536 mi
Last recorded124,536 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 CEG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 124,536 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face scored.

nearside headlamp deteriorated.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 124,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside headlamp output deteriorated.

offside rear tyre worn to limit inner edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 119,900 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 119,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

radiator leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2010 115,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

reae wiper split

Fail 23 Jul 2010 115,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

reae wiper split

Fail 8 Jul 2008 110,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 110,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 101,607 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 101,377 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2006 91,264 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 91,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 88,488 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 88,488 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

stone chip in off side front indicator lens

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P183 CEG is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P183 CEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P183 CEG is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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